Only Open 5 Hours a Day – Thai Food, Fine‑Dining Style 🇹🇭🍽️

📍 Anajak Thai Cuisine The whole place feels like a modern Western restaurant — stylish yet draped in classic Thai tablecloths for a playful, eclectic vibe. There's always a line out the door (especially popular with locals!), and they clearly staff generously… even though they’re only open 4 PM – 9 PM daily (closed Mondays). Crudo (Thai‑Style Sashimi) 🐟✨ The fish was incredibly fresh, served with a complex, aromatic sauce that never overpowered. Tip: Save this sauce — it goes magically well with other dishes! Panang Curry 🍛 Rich, fragrant, and wonderfully satisfying with rice… though at $28, you’d hope rice came included (it doesn’t). Portions lean toward the elegant‑small side. Fun experiment: Mix a bit of that Crudo sauce into the curry — surprisingly delicious! Pad See Ew 🍜 Stir‑fried just right — evenly coated, savory, and comforting. Again, don’t expect a huge portion. BBQ Pork Neck 🥓⚠️ The one letdown. Over‑charred and bitter, made worse by the intensely bitter purple cabbage underneath. Sauce to the rescue: That Crudo sauce actually balanced the bitterness and saved the dish! Vibes & Volume 🎵🗣️ Great for a trendy meal, but not ideal for quiet conversation. Open kitchen + lively music + compact space = seriously loud. We watched the table next to us practically shouting to hear each other. Overall — creative flavors, stylish setting, and some truly standout dishes (that sauce though!). Just come for the food, not for a chill chat. #LifeInTheUSA #ThaiFoodLA #LAEats #SanFernandoValley #HiddenGem #ThaiWithATwist #FoodieFind #DateNightSpot #LoudButGood #SauceIsEverything